Nissan to turn over new Leaf with low-riding EV crossover
An all-electric compact SUV will replace the longstanding – and trail-blazing – Leaf in Nissan's all-electric line-up by 2025, it has been revealed.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
“This thing is a transformer:” Rivian electric ute video goes viral
The video of a Rivian R1T electric ute sighting in New York has been viewed no less than 4.6 million times since being posted on Saturday.
BMW paves way for next era EVs starting with electric 3 series
German carmaker to enter second half of 2020s with an all-electric version of its popular 3 series, and a new stylistic direction for its electric models.
First Volkswagen ID3 electric hatch lands in Australia
First Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatch lands in Australia, but it is not available for general sale.
Tesla starts taking orders for Model Y electric crossover in UK
UK drivers can now order the Tesla Model Y, heralding a further expansion to right-hand drive markets.
Honda reveals five EVs under new brand e:N, but only for China
Honda introduces new all-electric vehicle brand named “e:N", and five EV models, including two production ready SUVs and three concepts.
The Moke is going fully electric – and petrol orders will close by the end of this year
The Moke is going fully electric, and customers won't be able to order an ICE version by the end of this year.
New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs
NZ government's draft emissions reduction plan proposes vehicle scrappage scheme, incentivising low-income drivers to trade in their ICE cars for EVs.
How the EV transition and fuel standards can drive down Australian emissions
Electric vehicles can play a vital role in helping Australia reach carbon targets, but the government needs to do more. Here's how.
Rivian says Australia market critically important, but may have to wait till 2023
Rivian flags Australia's importance to future success, but suggests that it may not launch here until at least 2023.